CHAPTER 23
Chapter 23
“The second the mating process isplete my queen, you shall have whatever your heart
desires.” My head turned slowly to meet his eyes, which were already staring into my soul. I didn’t
speak at all I just turned back to my soup and picked my spoon up,
“I am sorry this has happened to you, child. You must miss your family dearly.” The older man
stated from across the table, he gave me a sympathetic smile as he took his knife and fork in his
hands and ced a chunk of food into his
mouth. This man was different than the others at this table. He was kind and had a somewhat wise
aura about him.
“She will be queen soon, apologies like that are pointless. This is an incredible opportunity, that not
many people get. You should be congratting Josh for finding his mate. The queen snapped at the
man who’s eyes rolled in his head, as he gave me a look that screamed good luck. I found him
oddlyforting, I gave him a small appreciative smile, as I slurped my soup.
“I am very happy my grandson has finally found his mate, and such a beauty she is.” This man is
kind, I might actually
talk to himter on. Of course still a Lycan but I think it might help to have at least one ally here.
“However
has been on the receiving end of our brutality on more than one asion. I can imagine this being
a very overwhelming experience.
looking at her, you can tell sh
I felt my eyes widen slightly as he spoke about me, he was spot on, it was like he read my mind as I
sat opposite him. He was obviously the Kings grandfather, but who’s father was he, the dowager
king or the queen.
“Tell us about yourself, girl!” The queen demanded as she ate her food. I felt the whole tables eyes
on me as I continued to eat my nd soup. Being quiet as you know, isn’t really something I’m used
to, so it maye as a shock to find I hadn’t spoken a single word since meeting king Josh’s
parents.
“Do you have a voice?” The king regent snapped as his fist mmed the table, my eyes widened
slightly but above everything I was desperately trying to keep my cool. I was actually being silent for
a total of three reasons…
Reason 1: I happened to be terrified of almost everyone at this table, and I didn’t want to show it.
Reason 2: I didn’t want to speak to the two people who ordered the torture and executions of my
kind.
Reason 3: My dad used to tell me, if I didn’t have anything nice to say, I shouldn’t say anything at
all. I know for a fact, what was toe out of my mouth at this table would definitely result in
punishment.
“I’m sure she’s just shy.” The king answered before I felt his hand on my thigh. I jumped in my seat
from the sudden contact and scowled at him, before pushing his hand away from me.
“Bad mannered and rebellious is more the terms I would use.” The queen chimed in, Before asking
me questions. “Now, What is your name?” When I didn’t answer straight away the woman growled
and her tone turned a lot more sour. “I shan’t ask again” Realizing I was stuck talking to these
people I took a breath before answering bluntly and in a monotone voice.
“Dn Riley” they frowned at my name Before nodding as the questions continued. What I thought
was going to be an awkward lunch turned into a somewhat interrogation.
“And your age?” “The dowager king enquired, this is going to be long and dull. God how I wish I was
back home, or at
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school, then again how could I even face everyone knowing that my mother handed me over to
them willingly.
*17.” He nodded his head as he continued to eat. The questions continued, ranging from my grade
point average, my IQ level and even my attendance records.
“And your virginity?” I almost choked on my soup when that left the dowager kings mouth. “I
assume it is still in tact?”
“Why should that be any of your business?” I forgot my ce slightly causing everybody’s head to
shoot towards me.
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